Pursuing patent protection for computer software related inventions have always been complicated affairs. Notwithstanding the substantial differing substantive requirements employed by different patent jurisdictions from around the world on the subject matter, applicants also potentially face subject matter exclusion objections…
This article was updated in June 2025 to improve accuracy and readability. Patent protection is a valuable commercial tool and a strategic investment for businesses developing new technology. Whether you’re a start-up or a large corporation, your invention could be…
As known to many trademark protection is territorial in nature. Trademark applications filed in Malaysia and once registered and entered into the Register confer on the proprietor the exclusive rights to use and exploit the mark in Malaysia. Even so,…
What’s in a name? Everything it would seem. In today’s celebrity-filled landscape, it takes but a few moments for us to think of famous individuals and we each have our pick of musical artists, film/television stars, sports superstars and media…
As the world continues to grapple with the Covid-19 pandemic, it is business as usual for innovators to develop new inventions, technologies and solutions since innovation does not stop. Intellectual Property continues to play an indispensable role in providing a…
It is a commonly accepted principle that copyright ownership lies with the author of a work. In Malaysia, it is codified in Section 26 (1) of the Copyright Act 1987 (CA) which provides that copyright shall vest initially in the…